Growing pains?
We help you grow your business.
What stage
is your business at?
Thinking
You have a great business idea and you’re wondering if you should develop it further and how to get the ball rolling.
Starting
Your business is up-and-running and you have some clients, but every day is a challenge and you need help in different areas.
Scaling
Your business is already growing, but you want to find new ways to accelerate its growth.
Unlocking
Your business has specific challenges which are holding it back from the next stage of growth.
Business COVID-19 Advice
In response to the Coronavirus outbreak, we have compiled a suite of resources and support for businesses and employers in Liverpool City Region who may be affected.
Find out moreEU Exit
Helping LCR businesses through the transition period
The UK has now left the UK. The Local Growth Hub is committed to helping Liverpool City Region businesses be more resilient as they go through the transition period and beyond.
We know from speaking to local businesses that many people are unsure about how to remain resilient through this transition period. Queries range from future staffing to customs administration, VAT transactions, import delays and regulatory matters.
We have created a dedicated page to help you through this period. Visit the transition page for more information.
Find out moreWho are we?
Building a business isn’t easy, but it should be exciting.
We help businesses in Liverpool, Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral overcome the challenges involved and identify opportunities, because to build and maintain a successful local economy, we need successful local businesses. We can identify the right guidance, support and funding for your business. We can help you with everything from strategy to sales, production and exporting. We’re here to help you grow your business.
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Our Team
Sefton
Local Growth Hub Sefton is run by InvestSefton, the enterprise, business support and inward investment service of Sefton Council. InvestSefton leads on and supports economic growth in the borough, helping businesses to develop business plans, find sites and premises and identify funding.
Halton
Local Growth Hub Halton is run by Halton Chamber of Commerce & Enterprise. Halton Chamber serves businesses of all sizes in all sectors, providing its members with access to business contacts and information, as well as additional services, events, activities, cost-saving initiatives and networking opportunities.
Liverpool
Local Growth Hub Liverpool is run by the Business and Economic Support Team at Liverpool City Council. This team integrates economic development & business support designed to accelerate the city’s growth and build a sustainable & inclusive economy. Our team are able to help connect businesses to the support they need to start, grow, survive and succeed.
St Helens
St Helens Chamber offers strong and dynamic services that provide businesses with the support they need to start, grow, survive and succeed. Offering business support, expert business training, apprenticeships and advice for new business start-ups.
Knowsley
Local Growth Hub Knowsley is run by Knowsley Chamber of Commerce. Knowsley Chamber is the single point of contact for businesses in Knowsley that are seeking support for starting-up, growing, developing skills, finding property, networking or finance.
Wirral
Local Growth Hub Wirral is run by Wirral Chamber of Commerce, the UK’s fastest growing Chamber. Among Wirral Chamber’s activities are providing guidance, running workshops and events, supporting business development and developing networks for business interaction.
